I'm still using a Sony DVD player to play both CD and DVD video. OK it sounds pretty good but a dedicated CD machine would be better. The Doc put forward the small chinese ( I think) player as worthy. Ali express had one a while ago.
My favourite CD player so far has been the Micromega stage 2. Although that was years ago, before NVA. It was used for over a decade and sounded almost vinyl like to my ears. Never had a better sounding player. I've been looking at lots of new players, both low and high price units. It's been so long since a dedicated CD was added to my hi-fi. I am drawn to players by Lyngdorf, YBA, Quadral Aurum, Micromega, Astin Trew, for a start.
What CD do you use and what's you're opinion of the sound ? My pre/power/cables/speakers are NVA.
Todays CD player tech
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Todays CD player tech
NVA amps, speakers, interconnects & speaker cables produce the music.
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Re: Todays CD player tech
I have not had a ‘new’ cdp but with Nva amps.
With the Nva amps I loved the Musical Fidelity E600- was amazing- also the linn Mimik was good too- I had a Meridian 206 - surprisingly the MF & Linn out played it.
I have made my own from a dvd/cd rom and via a dac sounds really good- I love playing it. I have to recommend a good dac before a good transport though
With the Nva amps I loved the Musical Fidelity E600- was amazing- also the linn Mimik was good too- I had a Meridian 206 - surprisingly the MF & Linn out played it.
I have made my own from a dvd/cd rom and via a dac sounds really good- I love playing it. I have to recommend a good dac before a good transport though
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GL-59 modified.
ARB uni pivot alloy wand-AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
ARB uni pivot wooden wand-AT- Signet.
Quad 34 Pre amp with mm phono stage.
Ifi Zen Phono for mc
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Fibre Ethernet connection.
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Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 with Doc modded 12” in Open Baffle; Ls6
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GL-59 modified.
ARB uni pivot alloy wand-AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
ARB uni pivot wooden wand-AT- Signet.
Quad 34 Pre amp with mm phono stage.
Ifi Zen Phono for mc
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Fibre Ethernet connection.
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 with Doc modded 12” in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: Todays CD player tech
I use a Marantz CD48 and a Philips CD753. After following the advice on the Lampizator website.
Paid about £20 for each of them.
I'd be quite happy to bring them to a CD player bake-off.
I expect that there will be better CD players out there. But so far I've not been able to justify any extra expense. As so far I've found minimal sonic differences between digital sources.
It seems to make a lot of sense. To buy a well rated CD player for about £20 and use that as a reference to compare against any challengers.
Paid about £20 for each of them.
I'd be quite happy to bring them to a CD player bake-off.
I expect that there will be better CD players out there. But so far I've not been able to justify any extra expense. As so far I've found minimal sonic differences between digital sources.
It seems to make a lot of sense. To buy a well rated CD player for about £20 and use that as a reference to compare against any challengers.
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I also found the song Ps3 to be a good cd spinner
Analogue Source -
GL-59 modified.
ARB uni pivot alloy wand-AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
ARB uni pivot wooden wand-AT- Signet.
Quad 34 Pre amp with mm phono stage.
Ifi Zen Phono for mc
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Fibre Ethernet connection.
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 with Doc modded 12” in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
GL-59 modified.
ARB uni pivot alloy wand-AT-VM95SH- RigB 9
ARB uni pivot wooden wand-AT- Signet.
Quad 34 Pre amp with mm phono stage.
Ifi Zen Phono for mc
Akai 4000DS mk2 R2R
Digital Sources- Argon Pi4 v2; IfI iUSB 3.0, Ifi Neo idsd Dac;
Fibre Ethernet connection.
Tidal / Radio Paradise
Amplification Nva 300va mono blocks
Speakers Lii Audio F-15 with Doc modded 12” in Open Baffle; Ls6
Weiduka AC8.8- for digital sources
Mini BMU for analog sources
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Re: Todays CD player tech
I have an arcam delta 170.3 transport (cdm1 mk2 transport) and a topping dac. The delta is lovely but is old. If i was to do it now i would buy one of the new audiolab cd transports, they are about 380 quid and buy a dac to go with it.
It would be a scaleable way to do it. Change the dac when you get bored
It would be a scaleable way to do it. Change the dac when you get bored
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Phono stages: cole lcr, benedict audio hothead
Digital: cyrus cd7, wiim mini x2, topping e30, jds labs el dac 2+
Amplification: nelson pass b1, nelson pass f5
Speakers: 15" fane aperiodic wardrobes
Cans: myryad z40, hifiman sundara + deva, fostex t50rp, sennheiser momentum on ear +over ear, b&w p5 and p7
Phono stages: cole lcr, benedict audio hothead
Digital: cyrus cd7, wiim mini x2, topping e30, jds labs el dac 2+
Amplification: nelson pass b1, nelson pass f5
Speakers: 15" fane aperiodic wardrobes
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Re: Todays CD player tech
I use a Project RS transport, good transport but if you have large hands a bit fiddly to get the cd out. If I had the money it would definitely be a Jays CDT4
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Re: Todays CD player tech
I agree with this.Vinyl-ant wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 10:44 pm I have an arcam delta 170.3 transport (cdm1 mk2 transport) and a topping dac. The delta is lovely but is old. If i was to do it now i would buy one of the new audiolab cd transports, they are about 380 quid and buy a dac to go with it.
It would be a scaleable way to do it. Change the dac when you get bored
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Re: Todays CD player tech
The Doc was a big fan of the Shanling EC1B player.
available from AliExpress for under 200 pounds.
Shanling make a range of CD players, some are esoteric designs with valves, and are highly regarded in the USA.
I'm sticking with my Cambridge CXC transport for now but the best-sounding standalone CDP I have is an Arcam Diva CD62T which has a silky, rich sound.
One CD player I have long wanted to hear is the Kenwood DP7090. This has a superb transport and 4 Burr-Brown chips in the DAC section. It's.cheaper brother, the DP4090 is in a system here and is a big, powerful performer.
available from AliExpress for under 200 pounds.
Shanling make a range of CD players, some are esoteric designs with valves, and are highly regarded in the USA.
I'm sticking with my Cambridge CXC transport for now but the best-sounding standalone CDP I have is an Arcam Diva CD62T which has a silky, rich sound.
One CD player I have long wanted to hear is the Kenwood DP7090. This has a superb transport and 4 Burr-Brown chips in the DAC section. It's.cheaper brother, the DP4090 is in a system here and is a big, powerful performer.
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 + LS6+ Sabaj A10a (2) + Little Bear MC2
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 (phono)Aiyima A07 MAX (2) + Arcam One
HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
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Re: Todays CD player tech
I've no experience of modern cd players as I've been lucky with a couple of classic models. Ironically, one is about to have a repair (it's second, after a laser replacement), as the IEC filter went bang. However, that's pretty good going for 26 years.
The player? Micromega Classic Solo - it made me into a cd believer:
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The player? Micromega Classic Solo - it made me into a cd believer:
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T/T: Trio L-07D/Benz Glider; Dynavector DV507 MK II/Ortofon Cadenza Blue. Phono: Whest PS30R SE. CDPs: Esoteric UX-1; Micromega Classic Solo; Oppo BDP-95. Digital: Cambridge CXN V2. R2R: Technics RS-1700. Amps: Exposure MCX Pre/4 x Exposure XVI Mono Power. Speakers: Jamo R909; Audiosmile Supertweeters Mk.2. Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-1000W. Mains: NVA BMU
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